Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.
Karen Allen | Alex Bristow |
Armand Assante | Mark Mathias |
Josh Mostel | Mel Gorsky |
Holly Hunter | Coral Grable |
Richard Libertini | Doctor Parrish |
Joyce Brothers | Herself |
Alexa Kenin | |
Alice Drummond | Site Committee |
Nan Martin | Mrs. Norton |